Moore receives doping ban let off

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British long and triple jumper Jonathan Moore has escaped a drug ban despite testing positive for cannabis.

The 20-year-old was instead handed a public warning as it was his first violation and UK Athletics were satisfied there was no intention by Moore to enhance his performance. Under anti-doping laws the athlete is responsible for whatever substance is in his or her body.

A statement from UK Athletics said: “He accepted that the substance was in his sample but stated that he had not smoked cannabis and it must have been due to passive smoking. He waived his right to a